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02-25-2019, 09:07 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Middleton
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #23453
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Back up Camera
Hi Everyone,
New Rver's here Tina and I have a 2014 3750FL we are picking it up on the April 1st. The question is do we need a backup camera? if yes what brand would you recommend?
Thanks
Bob
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02-25-2019, 09:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Cuyahoga Falls
Posts: 699
M.O.C. #18572
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A backup camera is not a necessity, it's a nicety. A pair of eyes directing your backing is much better. (assuming you and your partner can communicate calmly) 
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ATC/NAC Jerry A. Burkholder, USN (RET.)
Rule #1. The Chief is always right.
Rule #2. When in doubt, refer to rule #1.
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02-25-2019, 09:36 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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I agree. 8 years of full timing and getting 40' Monty's in tight spots we've never needed one. Joyce calls me on here phone and I talk to here thru the speakers on the truck.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-25-2019, 11:17 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Backup cameras are not required. They are nice to have.
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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02-25-2019, 11:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Paola
Posts: 5,739
M.O.C. #4961
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I have a backup camera and use it changes lane in heavy traffic. When my wife was still working I would set up the camper without her and I used it a lot. The only time I use it now is if she is in my blind spot I will look in the camera.
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Dennis & Linda Ward
Paola, Kansas
Montana 3735MK Legacy Edition
1200 watts of Solar
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02-26-2019, 05:07 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Macomb
Posts: 88
M.O.C. #21413
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Using a back up camera is nice for parking but I use it a lot more for changing lanes. Especially when passing semi trucks and need to get back in lane. I consider it a safety issue.
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Kemo & Gayle
2018 Montana 3720rl
2017 F-350 Lariat Supercab
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02-26-2019, 05:27 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 357
M.O.C. #21337
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Hi
congrats to your new coach 
I love the back up cam.
Its great on the road to see behind you or as Kemo said for getting back into your lane.
We have a Furrion Back Up Cam which normally fits into the space on the back of your RV when equipped.
If I would buy again I would shoot for the Furrion Observation Cam as that model is meant to stay on the whole time.
Also there is a new Furrion 2 out with better reception.
For backing up a 2. set of eyes and cheap walkie talkies from the super store will work the best 
Walkies will save the yelling at each other 
Mike
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Montana 3123RL Legacy 'Boon-docking Edition'
RAM 3500 Mega Cab Cummins Diesel DRW
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02-26-2019, 06:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
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I am sorry but in some households a backup camera is an absolute necessity. No laughing!
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2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
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02-26-2019, 07:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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20 Years & 3,000,000 miles trucking plus 10 years RVing 8.5 of which full time and NEVER felt a need for a camera. 
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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02-26-2019, 09:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WeBeFulltime
20 Years & 3,000,000 miles trucking plus 10 years RVing 8.5 of which full time and NEVER felt a need for a camera. |
Yes.but I have been around some truckers who could have benefited from a camera.  
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Mocha, one-eyed toothless, hurricane survivor, Pirate dog
2019 20th Anniversary Edition 3701LK
B&W 20K for Ford OEM Puck
2018 Ford F-350 Lariat CCLB PSD DRW KJ5CQH
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02-26-2019, 09:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Sun City
Posts: 408
M.O.C. #23256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffba
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Hmm... those Swift drivers?... LOL
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Dave in AZ
2008 Montana 3400RL
2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Dually
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02-26-2019, 03:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffba
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I don't know what they did but I bet they would have done the same thing(s) even if they had a camera. A bad apple is a bad apple. 
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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02-26-2019, 04:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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We have had one on both our Montanas since 2006. We do not use it as a backup camera but as a rear view mirror .The cam is mounted on the top rung of our Ladder and we can see what is in back of us, what is coming up on us and what is passing us. We would not leave home without it.
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02-26-2019, 08:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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We do the same thing as DQDICK with the cell phone works for us great!
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Bob & Carol Washington St
2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
Happy Trails 
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03-03-2019, 02:06 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Questa
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #20943
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If you're interested in a remote, portable system (used) let me know. My daughter in Dallas has a system for sale, it works great.
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03-03-2019, 02:14 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Conway
Posts: 74
M.O.C. #23367
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I'm interested.
Give me her contact # or have her call me.
843-458-6656 Kevin
Thanks
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03-03-2019, 02:15 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Conway
Posts: 74
M.O.C. #23367
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Congrats on your new rig.
Have a 15 3750fl full body paint and we really enjoy it.
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03-03-2019, 02:43 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Myrtle Beach
Posts: 81
M.O.C. #21038
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Hey KJT... we have a 17 3750fl here in MB........
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03-03-2019, 03:39 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Caldwell
Posts: 72
M.O.C. #21136
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveinaz
Hmm... those Swift drivers?... LOL
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Sure
Wish
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Finished
Training
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03-03-2019, 04:03 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Conway
Posts: 74
M.O.C. #23367
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Where ya at ocean lakes ?
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